Auditions
Academy of Music admission requirements & auditions
Entrance to the Academy of Music is by audition only. Acceptance is determined by the Manager of the Academy, in consultation with other Conservatory faculty. Any gifted student in Calgary or surrounding area who shows an obvious talent is eligible to audition. Private teachers need not be affiliated with MRC.
Please see Strings, Piano & Winds for the descriptions of the different levels of the Academy.
Audition applications
Auditions are held in May each year. Deadline to apply for the 2010-2011 year is April 29, 2010. Applicants will be notified of their audition date, time and location by e-mail. Audition application requests may be made by completing our online audition application request form. Audition application request forms also are available for download in PDF format, or from the Conservatory office, 403.440.6821, or e-mail academy@mtroyal.ca.
Note: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view or print the application form PDF. If the PDF does not automatically open, you may need to install Acrobat Reader or activate the Acrobat Reader plug-in in your browser preferences. Acrobat Reader is a free download.
If you are filling out a hard copy application, please drop it off at the Conservatory office or fax it to 403.440.7277, attention Academy Program Coordinator. Please ensure that you include a valid e-mail address with your application.
Audition requirements
Applicants must perform two contrasting pieces that demonstrate their artistic and technical ability. Students auditioning for the Academy Instrumental Program will be heard at the same time for placement in the Orchestral Program. Please do not apply for an Orchestral Audition if auditioning for the Academy. Students already in a Conservatory ensemble must bring their orchestral music to the audition and be prepared to play excerpts; others will be asked to sight-read.
Accompanists are NOT required for Academy instrumental auditions but ARE required for Academy Vocal auditions, and will be provided. Those auditioning for the Academy Vocal Program must bring $25.00 cash and arrive 15 minutes prior to their audition in order to rehearse with the accompanist that will be provided.
Audition results
Students are notified of audition results by mail in early July. It is the responsibility of each accepted student to make private lesson arrangements with his/her instructor of choice.
After you receive your acceptance letter, please make sure to fill out the online intent to register form. It is very important that you fill out this form as the information you provide is used to arrange chamber music groupings. If you do not fill out the intent to register form (again, only fill this out after you have auditioned, and have received your acceptance letter), your place in the Academy cannot be guaranteed.
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